Portfolio 2016

CRISTINA RADU ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

CV Portfolio with selected works

CONTACT

m.cristinaradu@gmail.com +45 919 448 02

EDUCATION

2010-2016 - Master of Architecture Degree University of Oradea - Architecture and Constructions, accredited by “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, RO 2012-2014 - Constructing Architect Degree Architecture Technology and Construction Management VIA University College, Horsens, DK

EXPERIENCE

2016 - HOA Interior design and branding Office, Oradea, RO Freelance designer job where I took part in interior design projects, 3D modeling and rendering of different interiors like: apartments, houses, offices, cafes, etc. I also worked with branding and graphic design 2015 - SLETH Architects, Aarhus, DK Spring internship where I worked on an urban development project containing multi-story youth housing and offices near Godsbanen 2014 - Cristian Puscas Architecture Office, Oradea, RO Summer internship where I worked on a refurbishment project for the The Neolog-Synagogue Zion, a jewish synagogue build in 1877 2013 - Bjarne Frost Design Office, Aarhus, DK Autumn practical placement where I worked with single family housing projects and the interior reconversion and design for “A Hereford Beefstouw” restaurant, Aarhus

ACTIVITIES

2015 - Winner of 3rd Prize International competition for facade and attic remodeling 2014 - Honorable Mention International competition for kitchen and bathroom remodeling 2013 - IP Project Sustainable Refurbishment, Retrofit, Energy Management in Housing, Vilnius, LT International study trip with the purpose of coming up with innovative and sustainable solutions for retrofitting the old and inefficient houses build during the dictatorship 2015 - Volunteer Mejlgade For Mangfoldighed, Aarhus, DK Assisting the organization of the cultural festival 2015 - Volunteer at Nature and History Museum, Aarhus, DK 2014 - Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, Beius, RO Assisting the construction of new homes and decent shelters for people in need

SOFTWARE

Revit AutoCAD Graphisoft Archicad Sketchup + VRay Rhino Adobe Package [Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator]

LANGUAGE

English - fluent Romanian - native Danish - intermediate Spanish - beginner 3

URBAN LOBBY / MASTER PROJECT

The project proposes the urban regeneration of an industrial platform into an urban lobby where 3 main programs meet: buisness, commerce and culture. The Înfrățirea Industrial Platform was build in 1984 and at that time was one of the biggest tools and machinery producer in Europe. Once the communism fell, in 1990, the factory was left in ruins and in the end of 2015 it was demolished, despide the stable reinforced concrete structure. The situation with abandoned buildings can be found more and more often in Romania, and the new spaces created can offer great opportunity for a sustainable regeneration, but most of the times is ignored.

The cradle to cradle or other sustainable concepts can be easily implemented for the new constructions to improve the quality of the inhabitants and help the environment. The chosen site is one that is goes through an urban reconversion, from industry to multi storey housing and commercial areas. The site is very close to the city center and easy accesable by public transportation. This future polarity center will lead the city one step closer to perfect, according to Jan Gehl, with the 3 main key points achieved: fresh air, exercise areas and social spaces. So it becomes a center with a new approach that brings new experiences for the city and makes it more livable, healthy and sustainable.

Master project 6th year - 2016

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URBAN LOBBY

Romania

Oradea

Înfrâțirea inudustrial platform

Site location

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URBAN LOBBY

Surroundings analyse

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URBAN LOBBY Concept diagrams

1. Înfrățirea factory - main building

2. Existing situation - demolition of the old and wasting the resources

5. Divide the hybrid building into 3 main programs

6. Frame metal structure, modular, mountable and reusable that holds the urban activities

9. Vertical accesibility cores

10. Free and walkable ground floor, elevation of the green platform

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3. Create a new polarity center for the city, while keeping the facing problems in mind

4. Center of atraction on the 34.000 sqm site

7. Placement on the site: street alignment, reference point and good natural light

8. Good connections between the volumes

11. Active free circulations, green ramp and stairs

12. Urban lobby with countless free time activities is born, protected by a green barrier. The multifunctional plaza is created in the middle.

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URBAN LOBBY

Site plan - proposal

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URBAN LOBBY

Axonometric diagram showing the proposed activities

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URBAN LOBBY

Perspective view from the main boulevard

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URBAN LOBBY Overview facades Etaj Acoperis 6600

Etaj 14 6200

Etaj Acoperis 6600

Etaj 13 5800

Etaj 14 6200

Etaj 12 5400

Etaj 13 5800

Etaj 11 5000

Etaj 12 5400

Etaj 10 4600

Etaj 11 5000

Etaj 9 4200

Etaj 10 4600

Etaj 8 3800

Etaj 9 4200

Etaj 7 3400

Etaj 8 3800

Etaj 6 3000

Etaj 7 3400

Etaj 5 2600

Etaj 6 3000

Etaj 4 2200

Etaj 5 2600

Etaj 3 1800

Etaj 4 2200

Etaj 2 1400

Etaj 3 1800

Etaj 1 1000

Etaj 2 1400

02 Groundfloor, terrain 600

Etaj 1 1000

02 Groundfloor, terrain 600

FATADĂ ESTICĂ

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Suspended green platform

West facade FATADĂ ESTICĂ Cultural spaces sc. 1:200 Etaj Acoperis 6600

Etaj 14 6200

Etaj Acoperis 6600

Etaj 13 5800

Etaj 14 6200

Etaj 12 5400

Etaj 13 5800

Etaj 11 5000

Etaj 12 5400

Etaj 10 4600

Etaj 11 5000

Etaj 9 4200

Etaj 10 4600

Etaj 8 3800

Etaj 9 4200

Etaj 7 3400

Etaj 8 3800

Etaj 6 3000

Etaj 7 3400

Etaj 5 2600

Etaj 6 3000

Etaj 4 2200

Etaj 5 2600

Etaj 3 1800

Etaj 4 2200

Etaj 2 1400

Etaj 3 1800

Etaj 1 1000

Etaj 2 1400

02 Groundfloor, terrain 600

Etaj 1 1000

East facade FATADĂ VESTICĂ Office building sc. 1:200

Suspended green platform

02 Groundfloor, terrain 600

FATADĂ VESTICĂ sc. 1:200

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Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și arhitectură, Oradea Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și Șl. arhitectură, Oradea dr. ing. Maria Pop Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Șl. dr. ing. Maria Pop

Comercial spaces

Cultural spaces

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Office building

URBAN LOBBY Details

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DETALIU PLAN 200 mp

Plăci ghips carton 2x12.5 mm Izonație vată minerală 25 mm Plăci ghips carton 2x12.5 mm

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HH Finisaj beton 2 cm Șapă egalizare cu incalzire in pardoseală 8 cm Placă beton slab armată 10 cm Tablă cutată 8 cm Conectori Grindă transversală HEP 30x29 cm Gol tehnic 42 cm Elemente de prindere a tavanului Tavan suspendat plăci gips 2x12.5 cm Etaj 4

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Profil suport balcon Sistem de umbrire

SECTIUNE DETALIU PLAN

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Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și arhitectură, Oradea Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Șl. dr. ing. Maria Pop

Office building - floor and section detail 16

URBAN LOBBY Axonometry of informal and formal office space

Offices creates a flexible working environment, open spaces that integrate landscape into the building through the patio filled with greenery 17

URBAN LOBBY

Perspective view from the suspedend green platform 18

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URBAN LOBBY Activities proposed

Open air concerts

Public garden

Art pavilions

Markets

Urban instalations

Water fountains

Outdoor movie nights

Cafes

Outdoor workshops

Gym classes

Art workshops

Dancing and acting

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URBAN LOBBY Physical model

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PETIT CAFE / INTERIOR DESIGN

The cafe is one of the main attractions of the city known for its great coffe and the accesible location, in one of the parks from the city centre of Oradea and by the river side. The owner has to keep the existing green structure but wants to transform the interior into a modern one that will attract more customers and will freshen up the space. Our proposal was to transform the old space into a light one, with flexible functional arrangements. The cafe will be devided into 3 areas, by playing with different colours, textures and furniture: the lounge, the casual zone, and the bar in the middle, connecting them. The furniture design, the materials used and the differentiated colors on all spaces bring a fresh, dynamic and bright feeling to the design and hopefully will become an inspiration for its customers. The final result is a simple and minimalist one, typical for Scandinavian interiors. An extention of the terrace is requred, that can be protected and heaten up during cold seasons.

HOA Office - 2016

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PETIT CAFE

Photos of existing situation

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PETIT CAFE

Proposal axonometry

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PETIT CAFE

Interior 3D proposals showing the athmosphere

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PETIT CAFE

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET / MIXED COMPLEX

Godsbanen Master Plan is an urban area in continuous development located in the heart of Aarhus on the plot of the old train warehouse constructions. Due to the great amount of young people moving to Aarhus lately and the lack of apartments, the client wished for a youth housing program with very flexible spaces that are both desirable and affordable for young people who want to live in the city center. This area is Aarhus’s center of art and culture, a very active place with both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. The main idea was to create 3 different modern housing buildings, with each offering different experiences while being connected to each other in a way that embraces the existing buildings as well as the surroundings. These 3 different buildings function mainly as housing with the possibility of developing restaurants, shops, and other facilities on the ground floor. To create more free space and enhance the active areas, part of the building has been lifted by creating an open ground floor.

Because of the lack of green areas the proposal includes green roofs, green hanging gardens, and small parks in order to provide the residents with areas for relaxation and social events.

Practical placement at SLETH Architects Office - 2015

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Axonometry

“Byhusene”

“Siloen”

“Pakhuset”

“ÆggePakkeriet”

The buildings separated in colors

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Building elements

Fælles taghave

Private balcony

“Siloen”

Green roof

“Pakhuset” “Æggepakkeriet” Common roofgarden

Private balcony

Carl Blochs Street

Exploded axonometry with the main building elements

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET The 9 focus points

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Public spaces

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Easy access

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Parking spots

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Open urban areas

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Street profile

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Urban atmosphere

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Preserving the existing

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Functionality

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Common zones

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET

Perspective towards Godsbanen from Skovgaards Street

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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Overview facades

Open urban spaces

Siloen

Pakhuset

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Pedestrian passage

Æggepakkeriet

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Skovgaards Street

Mølleengen

ÆGGEPAKKERIET Cross section

Godsbanen Culture centre

Loading dock / entries

Godsbanen Street

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Open urban spaces

Living/working studios on 2 floors

Assembling / interior street

Æggepakkeriet

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Carl Blochs Street

ÆGGEPAKKERIET Building plans

Exploded axonometry with the building floor plans 38

ÆGGEPAKKERIET Concept Model

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AARCH WORKSHOPS / INTERIOR DESIGN

This project represents my solution to the task of coming up with a proposal for the attic of the Oradea University of Architecture which is presently used for storage. Since the school is currently in need of large and flexible spaces where students can study, read, and work together, my proposal suggests to transform this area into a creative space with workshops for the architectural department. The main idea is to divide the large area into smaller subunits that are flexible, modern, and naturally illuminated. Here students can work individually or in groups according to their preferences in inspiring and dynamic surroundings. This proposal includes a new innovative library provided with working and studying areas and two open workshops which can easily be rearranged into an area for presentations. Furthermore, the proposal includes an art workshop, a small kitchen, an area for printing and modeling, and a restroom for students.

The materials chosen are highly contemporary and easy to maintain. Examples include white finish, visible beams of the structure, light wood finishes, mate glass, and epoxy resin floors. The proposed structure made of lamellar wood is very simple and easy to install, permitting large openings and the possibility to experiment with the interior spaces.

Individual project 5th year - 2015

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AARCH WORKSHOPS

Plan flexibility version1

Plan flexibility version 2

Cross section

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AARCH WORKSHOPS

Interior perspective proposals showing the athmosphere

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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW / INTERIOR DESIGN

Hereford Beefstouw has a long history when it comes to classic Scandinavian design and art. The atmosphere in the restaurants is modern, casual, and minimalist focusing on high quality products. We took that same concept into the new restaurant that opened in Aarhus in place of the oldest brewery in town: Saint Clement’s Brewery. The task was to redesign the exterior and interior spaces while keeping the original elements from the old brewery and joining them in a minimalist and elegant way. The beautiful polished copper kettles from the brewery were kept in the restaurant, still in use, as main pieces of interest. The kitchen and the open grill that is covered with the same polished copper are placed in the middle of the space equipped with high performance technologies to keep away the food smell. The copper elements together with the light wooden custom-made furniture used for storage contrasted by the black ceiling creates a cozy and unique atmosphere for dining visitors.

Practical placement at Bjarne Frost Design Office - 2013

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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW

Interior 3D renders

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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW

Access Closed kitchen Wine holder

Open grill

Salat bar

Beer bar Dining area

Brewery

Floor plan

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Cafe area

A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW

booking

brød / service

garderobe

tjenerstation

teknikskab slangevinde OPSTALT B

kaffe

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service-elevator

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tjenerstation underskabe opbevaring

underskabe køl til kød, vin m.m.

underskabe til affald, flasker m.m..

åbning til kold opvask

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adgang til kold køkken

OPSTALT A HERFORD BEEFSTOUW Cross section of the custom made furniture TEGN NR. 2.01

Kannikegade, Aarhus C Opstalter reolvægge A og B Sagsnr.

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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW

Pictures of the interior - final product

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MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH / COMPETITION

* Honorable Mention Awarded This project is the result of an international competition where the client was looking for creative and affordable solutions to maximize the functionality of a single-family home built in 1948 with one bedroom, one bathroom, and a small kitchen. The priorities were: functionality, affordability, renter-friendly, increasing storage spaces, ease of maintenance, and incorporating washer/dryer. We came up with a solution to create the most functional space possibly by rethinking a part of the bathroom as a space to enlarge the storage area of the kitchen. Wardrobes, the dryer, and the washer were proposed located in the new kitchen storage while the sink remained in the same position for economical reasons. In the bathroom, the toilet and the shower were kept in the same place as well although we made the suggestion of a walk-in shower. The materials used are light wood, white finish, and tiles to create a convincing illusion of lightness and wider space.

Collaboration with Arch. Ruben Sabou - 2014

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MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH

Photo of existent situation

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Proposed facade kitchen / bathroom

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Proposal 2

Proposal 1

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Interior renders showing the athmosphere.

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FACADE PROPOSAL / COMPETITION

* 3th Prize Awarded For this international competition the client was looking for a designer to illustrate the addition of 3 shed-roof “wall dormers” to his 1930’s post and beam barn house. To give the barn house a more fresh and modern look, I proposed the replacement of the old roof with one made of zinc while repainting the facade. The proposed shed roof accompanied by bigger windows offers more light and space for the second floor rooms. I illustrated 2 proposals: for the first one I suggested a white exterior paint combined with slate grey window frames and shutters. In the second proposal I chose a darker grey painting for the exterior and a light grey for the frame of the windows in order to create a façade that in a beautiful way blends in with the natural surroundings. All the initial positions of the windows were kept in place and with the same style as the original ones but made more energy efficient. The simple changes generate a beautiful and clear building by interpreting the past in a modern way.

Individual work - 2015

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FACADE PROPOSAL

Existing situation images

Facade proposal version 1 with light grey finish.

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Facade proposal version 2 with darker grey finish.

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